Rather than opt for the much celebrated "living wall" concept, Capella chose to build a simple, prefabricated scaffolding structure with planters for walls. A system that allows access via the support system to change out dead plants, make repairs to the watering system, or simply enjoy the view.

It is, in many ways, as close to an actual vertical garden as you are going to get. In that it's simply a whole bunch of garden planters stacked vertically on a staircase, as far as I can tell. And it looks awesome.

The added benefit, of course, is that it provides habitat for birds, bees and insects' provides shade for the building; and filters the urban air for pollution.